FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: News Media contact:
March 6, 2002 Emily Willeford at (202) 418-2100
COMMISSIONER MARTIN ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES
Washington, DC -- Commissioner Kevin J. Martin today announced that Monica Shah
Desai, who served as Legal Advisor for wireless and international matters, is leaving his office to
join the Common Carrier Bureau’s Competitive Pricing Division. Ms. Desai’s position in the
Bureau will allow for a flexible work schedule, which will enable her to spend more time with
her family. Commissioner Martin stated, “We will miss Monica very much. She is a bright and
talented lawyer with terrific advocacy skills. While I am disappointed Monica will no longer be
working in my office, I understand her desire for a more flexible work schedule. She has been
an invaluable member of my team. She will be a great asset to the Bureau.”
Taking over the wireless and international issues will be Samuel Feder, who has been
serving as Commissioner Martin’s Legal Advisor for common carrier matters. Mr. Feder
previously served as Legal Advisor to Commissioner Furchtgott-Roth. Before coming to the
Commission, Mr. Feder worked at the law firm of Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis, where he focused
on wireless and satellite issues. He has also worked as an associate at Kellogg, Huber, Hansen,
Todd & Evans, as a trial attorney in the Federal Programs Branch of the Department of Justice,
and as a law clerk to the Honorable Edward R. Becker (United States Court of Appeals for the
Third Circuit). Mr. Feder is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan Law
School and a graduate of the College of William and Mary.
Daniel Gonzalez has joined the office as Legal Advisor for common carrier matters.
Prior to joining this office, Mr. Gonzalez was Vice President, External and Regulatory Affairs,
for XO Communications, Inc., where he was responsible for government relations and regulatory
issues. Before joining XO, Mr. Gonzalez served as Legal Advisor to FCC Commissioner
Rachelle B. Chong for common carrier matters. Mr. Gonzalez has also served as Legal Assistant
to the Chief of the FCC’s Common Carrier Bureau and as an attorney-advisor in the FCC’s
Common Carrier Bureau’s Policy and Program Planning Division and Accounting and Audits
Division. Mr. Gonzalez received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New
York and his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law.
Mr. Feder and Mr. Gonzalez will assume their responsibilities immediately
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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action.
See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).